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Retailers urged to heed Gen Z sustainability call
Retailers urged to heed Gen Z sustainability call
KPMG says 79% of Zoomers will buy into brands whose values are aligned with theirs.
Consumers embrace ‘green' indulgence in snacks
In response, companies are innovating product formulations.
TikTok ‘shoppertainment’ drives mega-sale hit
Videos on the platform are used not just to entertain but also to drive e-commerce.
Asian consumer spending projected to hit $16t by 2024
It is largely driven by an anticipated $7t increase in private consumption over the next decade.
Australia’s retail sales up 3.4% in October
The strongest growth was seen in the “other retailing" category.
Rising cost of living pushes secondhand shopping, repairs
24% of global consumers buy secondhand items.
Retailers told to tap omnichannel marketing strategies
Data should be captured from all entry points for the best hyper-personalisation.
All you need is one ‘hero’ TikTok product
Brands can boost their gross merchandise value with just one best-selling SKU.
Asian retailers digitalise amidst industry hype
Coming up with a solution to a problem you don’t understand will lead to failure.
Retailers urged to adopt 2D barcodes
The machine-readable symbol gives consumers detailed product info at the point of sale.
Unilever invests $105m in in-house fragrance innovation
It will be supported by digital tools and AI.
Premium F&B experiences drive tourism growth in Southeast Asia
Destinations offering premium F&B are 2.5 times more likely to draw affluent travellers.
4 in 10 shoppers say high costs prevent eco-friendly purchases
Only 15% are willing to pay extra for eco-friendly food and drink.
Fan expectations drive shift to personalised sports loyalty rewards
Sponsorship spending in the sports industry reached $8.3b in 2024
Fashion industry’s sustainability efforts stalled by affordability
Economic pressures keep most shoppers prioritising cost over sustainability.
APAC's retail share to reach 40% by 2028
Key demographic shifts are driving this growth.
IKEA rolls out exoskeletons to boost workplace ergonomics
These devices are designed to reduce physical strain on workers.
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